Medical/Dental Digital Photography

Digital Photography Clinic: Dental/Medical Case Documentation & consulting

Now Available

The "How to", practical "Hands-on" course on integrating digital photography in your Practice quickly, easily, and inexpensively.

Friday , May 11, 2007
MONTEREY BAY DENTAL SOCIETY
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Presented By:
Stephen David Smith, D.M.D.
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There are multiple uses of photography in the dental/medical practice. Digital transfer of spectacular imaging to computer is now “state of the art”. Scanning of X-rays via digital camera is efficient. Videotaping a consult visit summary is essential for legal/trauma case deposition preparation. A complex treatment plan can be explained and presented to the patient on large TV screen, and immediately printed. Chairside restorative procedures can be routinely photographed and images sent out to insurance companies as documentary support. They can easily and quickly be integrated into word-processed reports. Esthetic/cosmetic dentistry with “before” and” after” photos can be a practice builder. Crown & bridge, oral pathology, implant, prosthodontic, and orthodontic records can be stored. The dynamic jaw range of motion for TMJ cases can show baseline movement vs. with therapy, and stethescopic joint sound/motion recordings can be videotaped. Different kinds of TMJ and sleep apnea oral appliances can be shown. Laboratory prescriptions are better implemented with photographic communications. These procedures can be done without being a costly investment.

This in-office course is designed as a “hands-on” small-group tutorial. A broad range of topics is covered, from macro-dental imaging, radiograph transfers, and consult reports, to such photo-fun features as landscape, travel, home, recreational, sport, animal, flower, fine arts, and portrait photography. The recommended digital video, still-camera equipment, and techniques to do outstanding photographic presentations are reviewed.

Tutorial Contents:

Section I.
1. Introduction to photographic media, slideshow sampler: 35 mm film, videotape, digital imaging, file storage records.
2. Types of digital cameras: video-camcorders vs. digital still. Different brands and latest models available; when & where each are appropriate for close-up dental work.
3. Image characteristics: clarity, megapixels, lenses, LED screen, EVF/thru-the-lens viewing, replay, saving, editing.
4. Viewing photos: Direct to TV/large screen with A/V- S-video output, vs. computer USB connection, CD, mediacards.
5. Computer digital imaging: software programs to collect, modify, apply text and graphics; Power Point.
6. Printing color photos: camera store/mailouts, traditional negatives vs. video & “photo quality” inkjet printers.
7. Specific dental imaging requirements: macro-lens, depth of field, mirrors, retractors, and lighting essentials.
8. “ Hands-on” in the dental operatory at chairside; integration to other dental records and case history/reports.
9. How to get great radiographic/x-ray image copies without a scanner, without the traditional darkroom. Photos vs. x-rays: supplementing diagnosis and case documentation.
10. Treatment planning, patient education, and case presentations. Involving staff/auxilliaries in imaging.
11. Video depositions for legal presentation of accident/trauma cases. Handling record copy subpoenas, expert witness testimony in the office.

Section II.
1. “Hands on” imaging techniques with digital video and still cameras. Transfer to computer, text and photo-enhancement, and printing. Video records imported to updated charting/television display. Internet resourcing/website considerations.
2. Photo-insertion into Word and Power Point for reports and media presentation.
3. Using graphics, clip art, photos to create slides, lecture, and brochure material with Power Point, Dell Image Expert/Picture Studio,Photo Shop, Paint Shop Pro, and Microsoft Home Publishing.

Full-Day Program: : Section I: 9 AM-1 PM, Lunch Break 1-2 PM, Section II: 2 PM- 4:30 PM
Cost of full-day tutorial program: $ 495 per person
Accreditation: 7 hours AGD-CERP/PACE Continuing Education Credits
(# 82521, Pennsylvania Craniomandibular Society, Co- Sponsor )
Call 610-647-2755 for reservations, directions/map. Fax 610-647-6304
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Digital Photography Clinics:
Dental & Medical Case Documentation

Tutorial Program Accreditation

7 hours AGD-CERP/PACE Continuing Education approval
For Fellowship/Mastership credits, Sponsor # 82521
Co-sponsor: Pennsylvania Craniomandibular Society, per the following:

Catagory/Code	Description	Hours	Lecture/Participation
138	Dental Photography	2	P
735	Treatment Planning	1	L
738	Communicating Case Presentations	1	L
557	Patient Education & Motivation	1	L
561	Computers	1	P
562	Video Imaging	1	P